Milano–Cortina 2026: The Ultimate Winter Spectacle
City glamour meets mountain magic – get ready for Italy's epic dual-city Games!
Key Facts & Dates
- Olympics: Feb 6–22, 2026 – Opening at San Siro (Milan), Closing at Verona Arena
- Paralympics: Mar 6–15, 2026
- New Sport: Ski mountaineering debut
- Mascots: Tina (white stoat, Olympic) & Milo (brown stoat, Paralympic)
- Events: 116 medal events, ~2,900 athletes
- Sliding: Rebuilt Cortina Sliding Centre
Milan: Urban Ice Magic
Milan's iconic Duomo glowing in winter snow
Milan hosts figure skating, short-track, ice hockey, and the grand opening at San Siro.
San Siro – epic stage for the Opening Ceremony
Dazzling spins and jumps under bright lights
Cortina: Alpine Thrills in the Dolomites
The Queen of the Dolomites – stunning UNESCO peaks
Cortina returns (after 1956!) for downhill, slalom, snowboarding, biathlon, and more.
Heart-racing downhill action
Paralympic Inspiration
Unstoppable athletes in the mountains
March 6–15: Para-alpine, para-snowboard, wheelchair curling, and more on adapted venues.
Test Your Milano–Cortina Knowledge! 🧠
10 quick questions – how big a fan are you?